Small Space Solutions

Do you have small rooms or spaces that need a little organizing or an adjustment?  We have gathered a few ideas to help you make use of those hard-to-deal-with spaces.

Here is a great example of how to use a loft or over-the-garage room that may have low ceilings.

The shelves built in to the top create great design space.  The beds each have their own storage under the bed and in the middle wall.

If you have a small laundry room, shelves and cabinets are great places to put all the detergent, fabric softener etc.  The dark paneled backing gives this space dimension. 

Shelves above a toilet in a small bathroom are great for decorations and storage.

We love the usefulness of this closet space.  This little office set up is perfect, with the overhead lights, book shelves and extra chair.  It looks inviting and has great functionality.

If you have space on either sides of your fireplace, make bookshelves.  This example is so fun and appealing.  Books don't have to be lined up perfectly.  Could possibly make good wine storage as well.

We love this cozy kitchen.  Utilizing the back wall for storage and a small countertop is all you need.

For more information and resources on small spaces check out these 

We hope these have helped you disover some new ideas for those small spaces.

If you would like help planning more spaces or just need some additional insight, contact us

pbi@petersonbuilders.com

www.petersonbuilders.com

or (801) 745-3573

Helpful tips to prepare for Spring run-off

It seems like Spring is coming very quickly this year, and you know what that means?  Snow melting very fast!  We want to share a few tips to help you be prepared for that Spring run-off, so you don't end up having a melt-down when you find a flooded basement or damaged, wet valuables.

Focus on prevention. Long before you're in a flooding situation, look around your property for ways to divert rain water away from your home. Important considerations are extending rain gutter down spouts away from your home and making sure the grade of your yard surfaces slope away from your home.  It is also helpful to make sure that you do not have leaves, garbage and debris blocking the downspouts, window wells, and drains.


Clean the rain gutters in the spring and after all the leaves have come down in the fall. Blocked gutters will cause all of the roof water to dump directly against your foundation, increasing the likelihood of basement flooding.

Walk around outside in your yard during a heavy rain storm. Watch to see if water is ponding next to your home and if surface water is being directed toward your home. If this is the case, seek a local landscaper or excavation contractor for advice on ways to regrade your yard so the surface water is directed away from your home.

Provide emergency power. Install an automatic emergency generator to provide electric service for essential circuits like your furnace or electric heat, well pump, refrigerator, septic tank pump and sump pump in the case when power is lost. Without emergency backup power, you may return home to unnecessary basement flooding, frozen water pipes and a flooded septic tank.

Install a sump pump. An automatic sump pump should help keep water leakage normal amounts of rainfall from building up in the basement. If you don't already have one, they can be installed even after your home is already built.   A contractor may need to be used to cut the concrete, provide the best location, and you may need to get a permit from your local city or county office. 

Check sump pump and drains regularly. Make a habit of checking your pump weekly to make sure, and it is running properly.  Check drains for clogs or blockages in the pipes and make sure that the water can run freely from the end. Roots can grow through pipes causing blockages.

  

These are just a few tips to help you keep a dry home.  

If you have any questions, Peterson Builders can help.
Check out our website www.petersonbuilders.com,
call (801) 745-3573 or email us at pbi@petersonbuilders.com

Jason Peterson named Builder of the Year!

We would like to congratulate Jason Peterson for winning Builder of the year. 

Builder of the Year  - Jason Peterson, Peterson Builders Inc.

            Jason started  building over 20 years ago with Peterson Builders Inc., and quickly discovered the industry was riddled with regulatory issues impacting construction practices. The endless parade of codes, ordinances, rules, and laws prompted his involvement in the Home Builders Association. Working through the Home Builders Association, he has helped shape and improve the industry.

       The obvious need to protect property rights and keep housing affordable, originally drove him to join the Home Builders Association, but lasting friendships have held him. His peers found fit to elect him as Northern Wasatch Home Builders President. He filled this position with vigor and passion. Jason has served the state for the past 3 years as senior leadership. This position offered him an opportunity to mingle with the finest professionals in the state.

       Jason continues to pursue contracting. Each home Peterson Builders builds is a tribute to his character and reflects the integrity that has come to define him. The quality homes built by Jason and Peterson Builders, have brought untold joy to the families living in them. He truly deserves the honor of Builder of the Year for the state of Utah.

Peterson Builders Inc. is now on Houzz

If you are a builder, looking to build a home, or just love home building, Houzz is a great place to get ideas, see new products and most importantly keep up to date on what Peterson Builders has going on! (and I'm sure you love to follow all our projects ) Right now, we have our Kelly project on there and our latest finished home, the Watkins.
Check it out!

http://www.houzz.com/pro/petersonbuildersinc/peterson-builders-inc

What's going on at Peterson Builders





Our Beautiful Valley This Morning

 Happy New Year!!

 We are working hard through this beautiful Winter season, hoping that temperatures stay up just enough and the snow hits us right.  It looks like the weather forecast calls for some challenging snow this week, but at least the temperatures are reasonable.  We are thankful to be very busy and love the people we get to work with.We have several new homes that we are working on and some remodels as well.  



 

 A few of our new homes are:




The Poncelet's - Eden



The Poncelet's





The Buhrley's - Huntsville



The Buhrley's



The Tonk's - Mt. Green

 

The Tonk's



 

The Kelly's - Huntsville

New Property Management Company 

We have created Allied Property Management and hired Barb Craven to manage all of our rental properties.  We are excited to get more personal with our renters and eliminate the middle man from the process to create better service and satisfaction.  If you have any questions, please contact Barb at 801-791-8313

The Staff

We have added a few new members to our team.  Elene Hess, will be the new Receptionist and Marketing Assistant.  Barb Craven, is running our property management company.  Tammy Peterson, will be helping out Jason on his projects.  We are happy to start the new year off with a supportive team and we know that this year is going to be one of the best!

For any questions, referrals, or interest

Please call us 801-745-3573

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Gingerbread Village for NWHBA and America First

Every Year Peterson Builders donates a gingerbread house for the Northern Wasatch Home Builders Association (NWHBA) Christmas Party.

They have the "world-famous" (in the HBA world, at least) Gingerbread Parade of Homes.  The gingerbread homes go up for auction, and the proceeds will go to the NWHBA Charitable Foundation.

This year, we decided to keep it simple.  Tammy Peterson, Alix Piccolo and Elene Hess each decorated a house and then they put it together to make a village.  With an added pond, and some coconut snow, we hope it is a popular auction item.

Tell us what you think.

For any questions, referrals, or interest

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Or email us pbi@petersonbuilders.com

Employee of the Quarter

We are excited to announce our Employee of the Quarter...

Pablo Garcia

• Pablo has worked with us for 5 years. He is a very reliable, hard working employee and he continues to learn and improve in what he does.  
• He is friendly and has a great sense of humor. People love working with him and he gets along great with everyone.
• Pablo is always hustling about and works hard without complaining.  He gets things done in a timely manner. 

Thank you Pablo, for always working hard and being a part of our team!!